skill set

noun

: a set of skills

especially : a collection of skills and abilities that can be applied to a professional or creative endeavor

She chooses to pursue a position in public relations—"journalism's evil twin"—reasoning that it will require much the same "skill set" that a published writer has. —

Alexandra Jacobs

Cauchetier's skill set—he was both a high-wire documentarian and, in effect, a director of fictions—uniquely qualified him to share in the multifarious spirit of the New Wave. —

Richard Brody

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His dynamic skill set earned him second-team All-Pro honors. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024 Lastly, coaching works when the coaching agreement is crystal clear and aligned with the coach’s skill set and the client’s ability. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 How does charisma or star power figure into your skill set? —

Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 Even before Ellen starts levitating off the bed, going full Exorcist while spewing messages from the netherworld, Sievers realizes her ailment is beyond his skill set. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skill set